Daily News | Flyers legendary broadcaster Steve Coates to retire after 43 seasons
According to the press release, “Coates will continue to be active in both team and Flyers Alumni events following the 2022-23 season.” According to veteran Scott Laughton, “We’re going to try and hire him in a different role here.”Coates’ voice has carried through the Wells Fargo Center for the last 43 years, during which he’s played various roles for the organization’s broadcast teams. For the past nine seasons, he’s been the color analyst on 97.5 the Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR.
“The impact that Steve Coates has had on this organization and in the community has been immeasurable during his 43 year career,” said Comcast Spectacor Chairman Dave Scott. When telling stories about some of the “Coatesy’s Corner” episodes he filmed, Coates will lose his words from laughing too hard. One favorite was when he hosted Sergei Bobrovsky while dressed as Santa Claus.
Coates can also share the experience of playing professional hockey with them. Before his broadcasting career, he was a member of the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Philadelphia Firebirds.playing professional hockey for seven different AHL and IHL teams. He also played five NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings. On April 2, 1977, he scored his lone NHL goal.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Flyers hope Tuesday’s offensive contributions from the defense is a sign of things to comeTravis Sanheim scored twice Tuesday vs. Florida, while Ivan Provorov added another, as the Flyers got rare offensive contributions from their blue-liners.
Lire la suite »
James van Riemsdyk helps the Flyers to a 5-4 shootout victory over the Minnesota WildDaily News | James van Riemsdyk helps the Flyers to a 5-4 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild
Lire la suite »
Flyers Vs. Wild: Tyson Foerster Forces OT, James Van Riemsdyk Wins It in ShootoutTyson Foerster forced overtime Thursday night before the Flyers went on to beat the Wild, 5-4, in a shootout. JHallNBCS of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
Lire la suite »
Steve Cohen not ready to spend big on Mets’ Edwin Diaz replacement — yetEven Steve Cohen has his limits when it comes to spending on his MLB team.
Lire la suite »
Canadian businessman Steve Apostolopoulos has toured Commanders’ facilitiesCanadian commercial real estate developer and private equity executive Steve Apostolopoulos visited the Washington Commanders’ facilities recently while exploring a potential bid on the team, according to two people with direct knowledge of the visit.
Lire la suite »
DJ Steve Aoki called on this SF bakery when he needed cakesGrammy-nominated producer and DJ Steve Aoki is known for throwing cakes at his fans. The ritual continued at his recent San Francisco concert. But who baked the cakes?
Lire la suite »